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Bosch starts new year with strong sales growth in every business sector

Bosch starts new year with strong sales growth in every business sector

 The Bosch Group has started the new year with a good increase in sales. In the first quarter, sales grew by roughly 7%. After adjusting for exchange-rate effects, the increase was roughly 10%. For the current fiscal year, the global provider of technology and services expects its sales to grow 3 to 5%. “We continue to move forward with our[Read More…]

Endurance bags Tata Motors biz

Endurance bags Tata Motors biz

Story & Photography : Bhargav TS Endurance Technologies, manufacturer of suspensions, braking systems, clutches, castings and alloy wheels has bagged an order from Tata Motors for its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV). This business involves supply of hydraulic drum brake system, 240,000 units annually. The order from Tata Motors has made the Aurangabad-based component manufacturer foray into the LCV segment. Currently[Read More…]

by April 30, 2014 Business Filings
Suprajit group on expansion mode

Suprajit group on expansion mode

The company looks at product diversification and increasing footprint for future growth Different kinds of cables Bangalore headquartered Suprajit group is expanding its product portfolio while also improving business with existing customers in both domestic and export sectors. The company that makes liner cables is also chalking out aggressive plans to increase its presence in the aftermarket. Speaking to Auto[Read More…]

by April 30, 2014 Business Filings
Mercedes-Benz Buses completes its range of chassis in Euro VI

Mercedes-Benz Buses completes its range of chassis in Euro VI

Mercedes-Benz Buses is completing its range of chassis in Euro VI with the three-axle OC 500 RF chassis for inter-city buses and touring coaches. For special applications, to comply with country-specific regulations and to cater for individual interior design requirements, custom-made bodies locally mounted on bus chassis are required in many European countries and on the world market. As early as October[Read More…]

LabVIEW software is made compatible with robotic platform

National Instruments (NI) has added the capability to use LabVIEW system design software to program the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robotics platform. The free download module is available for education and retail. The software helps students, engineers and hobbyists alike create programs that communicate with and control the EV3 brick with LabVIEW. As it has connectivity with thousands of sensors, devices[Read More…]

TVS Motor revenue grows 11% to Rs 7962 crore in FY 2013-14

TVS Motor revenue grows 11% to Rs 7962 crore in FY 2013-14

New launches and upgrades introduced by TVS Motor Company across the scooter and motorcycle segments helped the company to register increase in sales, aiding significant bottom line growth. The company today announced results for the financial year 2013-14. During the year, the company strengthened its presence in the scooter segment introducing TVS Jupiter, styled to enthuse the male customer. TVS[Read More…]

by April 29, 2014 Finance, Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Ford India Launches 2014 Ford Endeavour

Ford India Launches 2014 Ford Endeavour

 Ford India today introduced the 2014 Ford Endeavour, the latest edition of its true-blue, all-terrain SUV, featuring dynamic new styling and adrenaline pumping features. The new vehicle was launched today in Chandigarh by Nigel Harris, President Ford India. The new SUV, built to empower customers with unmatched road presence and proven off-roading capabilities, will sport a fresh new look, with[Read More…]

by April 29, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Sandhar inks pact with Han Sung International

Sandhar inks pact with Han Sung International

The joint venture company will make high precision pressed parts for auto and allied industries DN Davar, chairman, Sandhar Technologies, Young Ku Cho, president, HSIMP, Jayant Davar, co-chairman & MD, Sandhar Technologies and Chung, TAE-In, minister, Embassy of the Republic of Korea. Auto components major Sandhar Technologies Limited has signed a 50:50 joint venture with Han Sung International Module Press[Read More…]

by April 29, 2014 Business Filings
Sekisui DLJM to set up plant near Chennai

Sekisui DLJM to set up plant near Chennai

Injection moulding parts major Sekisui DLJM is setting up its third plant near Chennai to support its Japanese twowheeler and four-wheeler manufacturers in Tamil Nadu. Currently the company has two manufacturing facilities each in Greater Noida and Tapukara in Rajasthan. Sekisui DLJM supplies around 150 components to India Yamaha Motors (IYM) and seven components to Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India[Read More…]

by April 29, 2014 Focus
Faurecia Emission Tech Centre to support global programmes

Faurecia Emission Tech Centre to support global programmes

Faurecia designs and manufactures a wide range of exhaust systems Auto component major Faurecia inaugurated its state-of-the-art R&D centre- Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (FECT) in Bangalore. Spread across 30,000 sq ft facility and manned by about 200 engineers the tech centre will support Faurecia’s design and validation of emission control system programmes in Europe, Asia, North and South America. Christophe[Read More…]

by April 29, 2014 Special Report